As part of the implementation of the academic and research cooperation agreement between the University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL) and the Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP), Dr. Mostafa Fortunato, a faculty member at USAL, has been appointed as an Associate Member of the “Education and Spiritual Plurality” research team within the “Religion, Culture and Society” Research Unit at the Institut Catholique de Paris.
Dr. Fortunato’s appointment follows the approval of his application by the Research Unit’s Executive Board. His membership became effective in July 2026 and will continue for a four-year term until the end of June 2030.
Through this appointment, Dr. Fortunato will contribute to the research activities and academic programs organized by the team alongside scholars and researchers from universities and research institutions worldwide. This membership will further promote scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint research in the fields of education and spiritual plurality.
This achievement represents a tangible outcome of the cooperation agreement between USAL and the Institut Catholique de Paris, reaffirming the University’s commitment to expanding its international academic presence, strengthening the global engagement of its faculty members, and fostering high-quality research collaborations that enhance USAL’s standing within the international academic community.
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